Two weeks left to apply for Youth Council community grants

The Catawba County Youth Council is currently accepting Requests for Funding Proposals (RFPs) targeted to address the impact areas of health and education as they relate to the needs and wellbeing of children and youth in our community.

The applications opened today on the Catawba County United Way's website.

The RFP applications are due to the Catawba County United Way (CCUW) by midnight on March 1.

Criteria to apply:

Grants requests are $3,000 or less.
Incorporated as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt entity or who have a 501-C3 legal status, within Catawba County.
Comply with applicable legal, federal, state and local operating and reporting requirements (e.g. government approved accounting practices, annual audit, 990, nondiscrimination).
Provide proof of their non-profit status (copy of 501-C3).

Learn more about the grant at THIS LINK

APPLY at THIS LINK.

Newton-Conover City Schools hosts community resource fair

The Catawba County United Way was one of several local nonprofits and public agencies who attend The Well-Fair community resource event hosted by Newton-Conover City Schools at Newton-Conover High on Feb. 12.

It was an opportunity for agencies to share resources and information about programs with NCCS school staff, teachers and administration from throughout the district’s 7 schools.

Thank You NCCS for hosting such a great event.

More Photos at THIS LINK.

What's Happening...grab a Non-profit flyer and see what's new

We've all heard the phrase - "It takes a village," and in the non-profit world it's true. The Catawba County United Way enjoys building relationships with its community partners and sees how much greater our impact is because of our collective efforts every day.

Below are some upcoming programs and events from just a few of those partners...please share, and if you're interested, the Catawba County Interagency Council meets the second Thursday every month at the United Way office - 2760 Tate Blvd SE in Hickory.

Call 828-327-6851 for more information or email jbailey@ccunitedway.com.

Free Flu and COVID-19 tests are now available through a federal program that sends tests right to your home for people who are eligible. People with positive test results can be evaluated for free treatment that can be sent to a local pharmacy or to your home.

More information at THIS LINK.

Partners Health Management - Taking a confidential, online screening or using a self-help tool are quick ways to identify health and behavioral health needs to better manage your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. To learn more about our Confidential Screening and Self-Help Tools, visit THIS LINK.

NC 211 helps those in need connect to local resources

For help - Call NC 211 by dialing 2-1-1 or (888) 892 1162 or visit THIS LINK.

Open 24/7, 365 days a year.

From food resources, emergency financial assistance, housing, healthcare, transportation - NC 211 can help you find out which services are available in your community.

Catawba County United Way is one of several community partners who help fund this program every year.

Since 1944, the Catawba County United Way has been dedicated to increasing the capacity of people to help others. To learn more about the CCUW's mission contact us at 828-327-6851 or visit ccunitedway.com.

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